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St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 1796 N. State Highway NN Ozark, MO 65721 417-581-6328 www.saintjosephozark.org Fax 417-581-4957 Preschool 417-581-8920 St. Agatha (Feb. 5) attended by St. Peter and an Angel in Prison Alessandro Turchi (17th century) February 4, 2018 Ordinary Form: 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Extraordinary Form: Sexagesima Sunday Welcome to St. Joseph the Worker! St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church is a faithfully formed welcoming community, alive with love for God and one another. We have an unwavering focus on Christ and are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities as members of God's family by sharing and proclaiming the faith. Day by day, we are working toward our goal of growing a vibrant Catholic community of faith for all by embracing our blessings and generously sharing of our time, talents and treasures. ‐ As we approach National Marriage Week (Feb. 7‐14), I want to share this ’10 Pointers for Prayer’ from the foryourmarriage.org resource: 1. Pray as you can, not as you can’t. God calls most Christians to an active life in the world, with family, work and community responsibilities. Such a call, while holy, does not usually allow for long periods of prayer and reflection. Lay people can become discouraged when they try to pray like a cloistered contemplative. Be realistic about what’s possible. 2. Take ten — or twenty. If a half hour for prayer isn’t possible, how about ten minutes, or twenty? Choose a good time of day and stick with it. Designate a special site for prayer so that spot become holy. Spouses can help by minding children during respective quiet times. 3. Pray as a family. Build upon rituals such as grace before meals. In addition to the usual “Bless us, O Lord…,” encourage family members to offer thanks for the blessings of the day, as well as prayers for those in need. Couples can deepen their spiritual relationship by taking a few minutes, perhaps before bedtime, to commend to God the joys and sorrows of the day. 4. Decorate your domestic church. When we enter our parish church, the statues and pictures focus our minds on Jesus, Mary and the saints. We can create an atmosphere for prayer in our home‐ the domestic church‐ by displaying a crucifix, icons, the Bible and other holy objects. Take the children to a religious goods store and let them choose a picture or statue for their rooms. 5. Short prayers count, too. When you’re stopped at a long light or put on hold, consider it as God’s invitation to turn your heart and mind to him, if only for a few seconds. 6. Find God at work. Connecting with God in the workplace takes effort. Try to cultivate a few simple habits. For example, offer the day to God as you turn on your computer, or pray for the person you’re about to call / wait upon. 7. Jump start your prayer life. Sooner or later almost everyone experiences dryness in prayer. God seems far away and prayer becomes a burden. Praying with Scripture, perhaps the daily Mass readings, can help us focus. So, too, can an inspirational book, especially one of the spiritual classics. A good choice is St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life, written specifically for lay people who are striving for holiness. 8. Ask your Mother for help. The Blessed Virgin Mary, our spiritual mother, understands our needs and offers profound comfort. One family, gathered around the bedside of their dying husband and father, found peace and healing through the recitation of the rosary. The rosary is ideal for the family since children can be taught the simple prayers at an early age. 9. Read a good story. Children and adults alike enjoy an inspiring story, and few stories are more compelling than those of the saints. Whether it’s the little way of Therese of Lisieux or the heroism of Maximilian Kolbe, their stories offer something for everyone. Consider the particular virtue that a saint demonstrates and pray for help to emulate it. Perhaps it’s the humility of St. Francis, the patience of St. Monica, or the courageous witness of St. Thomas More. 10. Walk with a spiritual friend. Prayer can lead to new thoughts and questions. Who better to share them with than a spiritual friend? A friend can help us to work through the concerns that inevitably arise in prayer. Good friends will hold each other accountable for their prayer life, making sure that prayer has not been neglected in the busyness of life. For married couples a spouse is often this spiritual friend, but God will also put wise and holy people in our path when we need them. They can be the answer to prayer. To Jesus through Mary, Fr. Scott 2 Staff Mass Times Pastor: Rev. Fr. Scott M. Sunnenberg Saturday Vigil Mass [email protected] @AnSagart02 4:00 p.m. Ordinary Form, English Deacon: Rev. Mr. Horacio Quiles Sunday Mass [email protected] 9:00 a.m. Ordinary Form, English Secretary: Carol Craig 12:30 p.m. Extraordinary Form, Latin [email protected] Daily Masses (Ordinary Form) Business Manager Tuesday 6:00 p.m. & Coordinator of Evangelization: J.B. Kelly Wed. & Thur. 9:00 a.m. [email protected] @Brother_Job Friday 6:30 a.m. Coordinator of Youth: Chris Marmouget [email protected] First Friday Masses (Ordinary Form) 6:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.* Preschool: Terri McKiernan *Adoration follows 9 a.m. Mass until 9:30 p.m. [email protected] Reconciliation Liturgical Music (Sat. Vigil & Sun. Morning): Barry Reicher [email protected] 5:30‐5:50 p.m. & after Mass on Tues. Liturgical Music (Sun. Extraordinary Form): Tanya D’Souza 3‐3:40 p.m. Sat. or by appointment Webmaster: Contact J.B. Kelly about website‐related items. Sacraments ADORATION: The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on First Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until Benediction at 9:30 p.m. BAPTISM OF INFANTS: Preparation classes for registered parishioners are scheduled as‐needed. Expectant parents or parents of newborns can register for a class by contacting the parish office or emailing [email protected]. BAPTISM OF ADULTS: Please contact the parish office to arrange for participation in RCIA. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Our diocesan policy requires the parish priest be contacted at least six months prior to the proposed date of the couples’ wedding to schedule preparation catechesis. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If facing serious illness, please contact the parish office to arrange for anointing. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, FIRST SACRAMENTS, CONFIRMATION: As of August 2017, we are directing a “whole‐ family catechesis” program for families, sacramental preparation classes on Sundays, as well as other classes for youth and adults. Please email [email protected] for more information. Office Hours Mid‐September through Mid‐May Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mid‐May through Mid‐September The ‘Smiling Sun’ envelopes that are available Closed Mondays in the main entryway of the church are for the Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children’s Collection. These donations benefit Wed., Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home in Springfield. Closed on Fridays, Holy Days, and major holidays 3 Parish / Diocesan News & Events FINANCE REPORT BUNCO COMING TRIVIA NIGHT Stewardship for 1/22 – 1/28 UP ON FEB. 9! A trivia night to benefit Operational $6,716.00 Catholic Campus Ministry in Children’s Collection $6.00 “BUNCO on Bourbon Street” Springfield will be held Sat., Parish School of Religion $10.00 presented by St. Anne’s Guild Feb. 10 from 7‐10 p.m. Teams Mass Intentions $80.00 will be held on Friday, February of 8 are $80 and individual Building Maint. $75.00 9. Dinner at 6 p.m. and game registration is $12 (payment Cemetery Main. $45.00 play at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. can be made at the door). Church in Latin Amer. $799.18 Tickets are $20 and include There will also be a 50/50 dinner, dessert, drinks and raffle. All proceeds will help gameplay. Look for us in the Catholic Campus Ministry help Gathering Space starting Sun., college students grow in faith Reflections on Jan. 21 after 9 a.m. Mass for and leadership. Sign up at Stewardship… tickets or purchase in the ccm847.org/trivia‐night or call office. Raffle tickets $1 each or Bev Franklin at 865‐0802. “I do all that I do for 6 for $5; 1 free ticket for the sake of the gospel festive Mardi Gras attire. We are currently accepting in the hope of having a donations for our raffle items, share in its blessings.” please contact Lindsay Ruby with donations and/or questions: 314‐808‐0795 or [email protected] Wedding Anniversaries Birthdays Feb. 6: Gary & Martha Jane Perry (58 years) Feb. 5: William Dyer, Shirley King, Monica Mathena, Feb. 7: Jamie & Irene Burks (59 years) Angela Schoenhofer, Gail Seyl Jay & Sandy Wacha (31 years) Feb. 6: Deanna Bueno, Kelsie Klein Feb. 10: Don & Joan Knott (50 years) Feb. 7: Sydney Adams, Melissa Davidson, Alexandra Forge, Joan Gray, Emily Morales, Eric Shinault, Jack Woods Feb. 8: Evan Grimes, Rachel Lechner, Hayden Lock, Jody Scherer, Laird Sheridan, Donald Stone Feb. 9: Amy Morrison Feb. 10: Braiden Abrams, Kyle Isenberg, Katherine Ketchem, Madeline Ketchem, Mary McClain, Sherry Phelan, Beth Ryan, James Shipman, James Xavier The lists are based upon a report generated from our parish’s electronic database of parishioner information.